Youth Engagement

Youth Air Protectors

Location: Fairfield/Suisun City
Commitment: January-May 2026 (dates TBD)
Stipend: $200 every 4 weeks ($800 total)
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Want clean breathable air in Fairfield & Suisun City? Want to make a difference in your community? Become a Youth Air Protector! Sustainable Solano is seeking 5-10 high school aged interns to work with us from January-May 2026. Interns will learn about air quality challenges in Fairfield and Suisun City and become community leaders and change-makers within their neighborhoods, engaging the community around air quality and leading the creation of a community-driven air quality action plan. You must live or go to school in Fairfield or Suisun City to be eligible.

Over the course of four months, interns will: Learn about air quality challenges facing Fairfield & Suisun City; Help to implement a green infrastructure and walkability project; Assist with community outreach, education and events; Co-facilitate community conversations; Inform planning for a countywide Air Quality summit; Create personal action plans for steps they can take in their own lives and share with others; Complete final projects that demonstrate potential improvements to the local environment.

Interns will be expected to attend weekly in-person meetings(location TBD), as well as 2-4 weekend or evening community events per month, and must be able to transport themselves. (This program includes the certification material as part of the schedule.)

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Youth Air Protectors

Location: Dixon
Commitment: January 23, 2026-May 1, 2026 (no meetings during school breaks)
Stipend: $100 every 4 weeks ($300 total)
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Jan. 23

Want clean breathable air in Dixon? Want to make a difference in your community? Become a Youth Air Protector! Sustainable Solano is seeking up to 11 interns to work with us from January-May 2026. Interns will learn about air quality challenges in Dixon and become community leaders and change-makers within their neighborhoods, engaging the community around air quality and determining how to make Dixon more walkable/bikable.

Over the course of three months, interns will: Learn about air quality challenges facing Dixon; Help determine where the city needs additional bike racks; Assist with community outreach, education and events; Inform the creation of a countywide Air Quality summit; Create personal action plans for steps they can take in their own lives and share with others; Complete final projects that demonstrate potential improvements to the local environment.

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This internship is held at Dixon High School from 2-3:30 pm Fridays and is open to all Dixon High students. Interns will also participate in up to 4 weekend or evening community events during the program, and must be able to transport themselves. (This program includes the certification material as part of the schedule.)

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Vallejo Environmental Leadership Fellowship

Location: Vallejo
Commitment: 5-6:30 pm Tuesdays Feb. 3 through May 14, 2026 (no meetings March 24, 31 or April 7)
Stipend: $200/4 weeks ($600 total)
Application deadline: Jan. 20, 2026, but applications may be accepted up to the start of the program if there is space available

The Youth Environmental Leadership Fellowship creates an opportunity for high school leaders to develop the skills needed to shape change in their communities today. Through this program, youth will become knowledge ambassadors within their communities based on their research and hands-on experience. We will research, conduct outreach and participate in hands-on activities around flood resilience, air quality, urban green spaces and local food. Priority is given to students who live or go to school in Vallejo.

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Interns will be expected to attend weekly in-person meetings from 5-6:30 pm Tuesdays in Vallejo, as well as 5 weekend or evening community events, and must be able to transport themselves or take public transit as supported by the stipend.

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Teen Cooking Classes

Location: Vallejo (in partnership with GVRD)
Dates: 6-8 pm Jan. 16, Feb. 27 & April 24

Join Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan, SuSol’s Local Food program manager, for three stand-alone cooking classes for teens ages 13-17. Chef Steph will teach hands-on cooking skills, all materials are provided and the class ends with a shared meal! This is the first of three stand-alone cooking classes this spring — or interested youth can sign up for a spring break cooking camp! The teen cooking class is offered through the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), and costs $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Learn more and register here.

Teen Cooking Camp & Farm Field Trip

Location: Vallejo (in partnership with GVRD)
Dates: March 23-March 27

Get hands-on in the kitchen learning knife skills, kitchen safety and basic cooking techniques. Teens will prepare a variety of seasonal recipes, including stir-fries, soups, salads, pasta, tacos and more! One day includes a farm field trip where students learn how food is grown and participate in a fun, hands-on activity. Materials are provided.

This camp is led by Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan, SuSol Local Food program manager, and offered through the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. Cost is $200 for residents, $220 for non-residents.

Learn more and register here.